Pickford vs Darlow
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Darlow has the edge right now
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Darlow the quick edge over Pickford on current form: 5.0 vs 1.5. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
Pickford vs Darlow at a glance
- AI quick pick — Darlow (LEE) based on current form
- Price — Pickford: £5.6m; Darlow: £4.0m
- Form — Pickford: 1.5; Darlow: 5.0
- Total points — Pickford: 133; Darlow: 69
- Ownership — Pickford: 13.0%; Darlow: 6.9%
- Fixture difficulty — Pickford: 3.0 avg FDR; Darlow: 3.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Pickford or Darlow for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Darlow on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer Pickford to Darlow?
Only if the form and fixture edge fits your budget and transfer plan. Check the verdict section before spending a free transfer or taking a hit.
Darlow currently has the edge on form (5 vs 1.5), while Pickford leads on total points (133 vs 69). At £5.6m vs £4.0m, Darlow is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Pickford | Stat | Darlow |
|---|---|---|
| £5.6m | Price | £4.0m |
| 133 | Total Points | 69 |
| 1.5 | Form | 5.0 |
| 3.6 | Pts/Game | 3.3 |
| 13.0% | Ownership | 6.9% |
| 0 | Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Assists | 0 |
| 0.00 | xG | 0.00 |
| 0.17 | xA | 0.05 |
| 89.2 | ICT Index | 49.4 |
| 11 | Bonus | 3 |
| 3330 | Minutes | 1890 |
| -10,829 | Net Transfers | 16,035 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
Darlow gets the edge. While both are strong goalkeeper options, Darlow currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.
- Form: Darlow is the in-form pick at 5 vs 1.5. Solid recent returns.
- Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
- Value: Pickford returns 23.8 points per £1m vs Darlow's 17.3. Pickford is the better value pick, and the £1.6m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
- Goal threat: Level on goal involvements (0 G+A each).
- Transfer trend: Darlow has stronger transfer momentum (16,035 net vs -10,829). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
- Ownership: Both are lower-owned (13% vs 6.9%) — either pick offers differential upside.
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